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Thread: Pens for the Troops
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29th August 2008, 01:23 PM #46
A big Thank You from the troops
Here is the response on receiving the pens----
G'day Amos,
I have received the pens and pencils this morning. I am very impressed with the fine workmanship which has gone into their construction and appreciate the labeling of the different types of wood used. I will send these over there today (I will keep a couple here for the Boss to look at upon his return).
Could you please pass on a very big thank you to all of the people involved in making the lovely pens, as well as for keeping the guys and girls in your thoughts.
Regards,
Mick
If you are able to make some to pass on to them, please let me know. AmosGood, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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29th August 2008, 10:31 PM #47
Acknowledgements
Thus far I would like to thank the following people.
Sundowner, who has made over 60 pens, many from donated kits.
Toni-Lubbing5cherubs- 20 kits donated and made up by Sundowner.
Touchwood for her pens.
Fireman Sam for pens
David Mitchell-pens
Simomatra-pens
Sawdust Maker-pens
Sir Stinkalot-pens
WoodenInk-pens
Mrs. Woodpecker-pens
Also the anonamous donor of 100 slimline kits, which Sundowner is in the process of making.
IF I FORGOT YOU-----PLease PM immediately so I can put you in the list, it is not intentional- just me trying to remember!
AmosLast edited by PenTurner; 30th August 2008 at 10:53 AM. Reason: addition, correction
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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30th August 2008, 01:43 PM #48
And what about our fantastic coordinator !!!!
Great ideas are only that, ideas, but the time and ongoing commitment by Amos (and I suspect Toni) have made this idea flourish and continue to happen now for the best part of this year.
Well done one and all!
JD"No point getting older if you don't get smarter"
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31st August 2008, 06:49 AM #49Member
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Hey all,
Now if you have problems contacting people over on the deployments I may be able to help. I was a Craftsman in RAEME and went over on Security Detachment to Baghdad with 2/14 LHR (QMI). I still have a lot of contacts with them and 2 CAV and would easily be able to set it up for you. Most of the people I know are in Cav (the ones in the Australian Light Armoured Vehicles) and would appreciate the respect everyone is showing. It would be good to get the pens to the real workers doing the hard yards (Privates, Troopers, Corporals and Crafties) as they hardly ever get as much recognition as the higher ranks.
While I was over there it was the small things like this that counted. Being away for that long without family and friends really takes a toll.
PM me if you want me to sort anything out. I could set it up with one of the NCO's to disperse them to the workers, not the officers (reason why I have been giving them straight to the boys .
Good work guys.
And if any of you want to check out some pics from the deployments check out the following links. I will request them to put pics up on the defence site sou you can all have a bit more recognition.
2/14 guys
http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/globa...0113/index.htm
Op Catalyst (Iraq) Tonnes of pics, just change the year at the top for more.
http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/globa...llery_2008.htm
Op Slipper (Afghanistan)
http://www.defence.gov.au/opEx/globa...llery_2008.htmWant to find a timber supplier in Brisbane. Check this link. http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=74808
My website. Moksha Writing Instruments.
http://users.tpg.com.au/bjtunnie//Moksha.html
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31st August 2008, 05:24 PM #50
PM Sent
Thanks Regulated, I have sent a PM to you, and hope we can arrange things. I have just written this letter and sent it by email to some, but it is for all to see, Amos
31st August 2008
Hello to all my fellow woodworkers,
This same letter is going out to all on my friends list and to others as a PM, on behalf of the troops there is a big thank you to all who have been able to send pens and or provide kits.
This letter is asking for contributions for this Christmas period coming up, I know it is early, but we need the time to be able to send out the new lot of pens by end of October-2 months away.
IF you are able to contribute pens and or kits, now is the time to get busy doing it, if you are able to get some others interested then this is a worthwhile cause; it encourages our troops, they are out their doing their work, it gets lonely and dangerous, a small gift may be enough to encourage them in time of need, we do care for them personally, we may not agree with war, I certainly personally hate war, but we need to differentiate between personal welfare and a decision that our elected government may make. Unfortunately in this world, every country needs armed services or there would be ruthless nations who would attack them and put their citizens in bondage .
So, please if you are able to help encourage the men and women out there who are putting their lives on the line, please do so.
On behalf of those out there,
Amos- Wooden InkGood, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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2nd September 2008, 11:26 AM #51
Pens from Touchwood
Thank you Jenny, 5 beautiful pens received today. Amos
Last edited by PenTurner; 2nd September 2008 at 11:26 AM. Reason: spelling
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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2nd September 2008, 10:18 PM #52
I'm glad they arrived all safe and sound - I'll try to get some more made for the Christmas mail out.
JD"No point getting older if you don't get smarter"
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3rd September 2008, 05:54 PM #53
Let me know if you need any delivered over there, as I'm soon to depart (finally)
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3rd September 2008, 11:40 PM #54
PM sent to FXST01, Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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5th September 2008, 12:49 PM #55
Christmas, of course
I'll try and do a handful by the end of Oct, fingers crossed that I can get them done.
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5th September 2008, 08:56 PM #56
Attention! Attention-pens needed
At present we have two reliable sources who will deliver the pens to the troops, If anyone is able to make pens for the troops, NOW, is the time to do it, If you would like to make some pens but need some kits please send me a PM and we will send some to you. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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24th September 2008, 11:28 AM #57
Thanks
Many thanks to the Read family for the donation of 5 beuatiful pens, each in a felt sleeve and each with a note neatly folded inside saying thanks and a brief history of the wood and an explanation on how to change the refill and buff up the shine if needed! Very thoughtful and will be a great encouragement to the recipients. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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8th October 2008, 04:19 PM #58
Thanks Pasho
Many thanks Pasho, have received your pens for the troops ,, Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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16th October 2008, 06:08 PM #59
New lot on the way to troops
Many thanks to Sundowner for these.Amos There are around 130 total going, some more photos next post. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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16th October 2008, 06:14 PM #60
Many thanks to all
And some more here, do you recognize yourself? then let me know I left the sheet at work with your names. Amos, There is a Jenny, a Pasho and Read Family, did I miss you?? let me know, don't want to leave anyone out, thanks for the wonderful labour of love. Amos
Last edited by PenTurner; 16th October 2008 at 07:13 PM. Reason: spelling
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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